The legendary Spitfire has become synonymous with the RAF, and all things British, but they of course were not the sole operators of the aircraft during the Second World War. The US, being close allies, also made use of the aircraft, although use that is admittedly underreported on. Here is the story of Americans in the seat of the British legend.

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